$1.7M program announced by Carney government questioned as successful applicants face months-long security screenings.
Yufeng Wang was thrilled when a leading seismologist at the University of Toronto agreed to take him under her wing — and the secure funding for his doctoral studies was the icing on the cake.
But the arrangement is now in serious jeopardy. The prospective PhD student from China is struggling to get his study permit in time to start in September, despite Ottawa’s commitment to attract global talent to drive economic growth and boost innovation.
Half the recipients of new federal funding program, the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards, are from 4 countries.
Increasing numbers of scientists are eyeing opportunities in Australia, Canada, China and Europe amid threatened cuts to funding.
Increasing numbers of scientists are eyeing opportunities in Australia, Canada, China and Europe amid threatened cuts to funding.
Tighter visa policies in the U.S. and Canada are shrinking international student numbers, hurting university budgets and talent…
K visa meant to help young foreigners find their professional footing can only succeed with effective policy support, analysts…
Foundation puts out extra call for applicants in move that may be partly aimed at US-based researchers grappling with budget…
